Growing Rhubarb

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27 Jan 17 John Ludbrook (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My rhubarb is growing well and the stalks are at least two fingers thick but don't seem to going red and the leaves are huge, when is the best time to harvest. John
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04 Feb 17 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Some rhubarb plants do not produce stems that are very red but if they are well fed and watered the stems will still be the same. Put a drop or so of cochineal (a natural red colouring) in the pot as you are cooking it to impprove the colour if you prefer.
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29 Jan 17 Krishna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi. I just read to put ash around the base to turn them from green to red. I hope this works. I've never tried it myself. Good luck.
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